Nice Things To Do

We all get stuff for free that we might not necessarily use. Or maybe we can use them, but they would mean a whole lot more to someone else. Here are some ideas for you to ponder:

Those little soaps, shampoos and lotions from the hotels we stay at- If you're like me, you probably bring your own shampoo and soap from home when you travel. But if you want to do something nice, take all those little ammenities home to donate to a women's shelter or homeless shelter. (I keep a large ziploc bag in by suitcase to put them in just in case one leaks.) With all the transient people who stay each night, they have to run these shelters like a motel so they are always grateful to receive things like this, as the smaller sizes cost so much more.

Cosmetic Counter Giveaways - We all love those little bottles of perfume and trial size cosmetics that you get with a $25 purchase. Think of what they can do for the self esteem of a woman who is living in a domestic violence shelter with no money for luxuries such as these. It may just give her the confidence she needs to get her first job. You never know what can change a life.

Conference Freebies - While not all of us have the opportunity to go to conferences and conventions, they are notorius for all the stuff they give away. From the heavy duty canvas bags you need to carry all this stuff to the clothing, pens, toys, etc. you'll fill them up with, use your imagination to discover who might benefit from some of these items. Both children and adults can use the bags to carry school books, and hoards of pens will be welcome at any nonprofit agency.